As the participation of women in the labour force has increased over time, so too has their role in their own economic well-being and that of their families. Women’s individual income has grown, largely due to their employment earnings, which now constitute a greater share of family income.

The proportion of Canadians aged 65 years and older was 17% in 2016 and is expected to rise to 20% by 2024, based on Statistics Canada’s current demographic projections. This will likely lead to increased demand for long-term and residential care for older Canadians, but age is only one factor leading Canadians to move out of their homes. A new article released in today’s Health Reports examines other demographic and health factors that affect transitions to long-term care.

The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted on September 25, 2015, by the United Nations General Assembly. The 17 SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. They cover a broad range of social and economic development issues, with a focus on the most vulnerable and a commitment that “no one will be left behind.” In order to measure and monitor progress on the SDGs, high quality data and information are required. To do this, the government of Canada is launching the SDG data hub, hosted by Statistics Canada.